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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,459.08, 2,188.60 and 363.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,459.08, 2,188.60 and 363.44 is: 545.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,459.08 : 2,188.60 = 363.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,459.08/2,188.60 = 363.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,459.08x = 2,188.60 × 363.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,459.08x = 795,429.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,429.35/1,459.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.16

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